Hiring a private detective? Their spy equipment, UK-made or otherwise, will be sophisticated.

We live in a society that likes to know what's going on. If you can't find something out for yourself, and it's not a criminal case that the police can help with, it's only natural to look for help elsewhere. That's where private investigation companies come in, and there's certainly no shortage of choice across the UK. Spy equipment may be used by these agencies to help gather the evidence you need — whether it's industrial espionage or infidelity.

Spy equipment — UK investigators

The Association of British Investigators lists 64 private investigation agencies in London alone, and many more across the whole of the UK. Some of these agencies specialise in a particular area, such as tracking missing persons, or pre-employment screening. Whatever your problem, you should be able to find a competent, ethical investigator to help, and they may need to use spy equipment. UK laws are strict about what evidence can be admitted to court, but you may only need your evidence to place in front of an employer, partner or business associate. In this case, the use of spy equipment such as audio and video devices can be justified and are often used to help build a case. Experienced and established private investigators will know exactly how to plan an operation and exactly what spy equipment they need in order to meet your needs.

Choosing a private investigator

Whether or not they're using spy equipment, UK private investigators come in all shapes and sizes — from the one-man-band to multi-location companies. At present, there's no regulation of the UK private investigations market, so you need to be careful when you're choosing who to work with. The Association of British Investigators has taken on the job of self-regulation, and to become a member, investigators must show that they operate within the law, are professional and ethical in their approach and must comply with the Associations codes of practice. The ABI is a good place to start if you need to find a private investigator who uses the latest spy equipment across the UK and even world-wide in order to help you find a solution to your problems. With in-depth knowledge of surveillance and detection and access to the most recent spy equipment, you know that your money is being well spent.

If you are looking for spy equipment for whatever reason, Spy Equipment UK has an online shop featuring the latest technology. From sound recorders, phone surveillance, audio surveillance, video surveillance, computer surveillance, tracking devices and counter-surveillance equipment, telephone: +44 (0)24 76 010588 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it